Agriculture / STEAM Teacher (K–4) (Certified)

Position Summary

The Main Street Academy (TMSA) is seeking an innovative and hands-on Agriculture / STEAM Teacher to serve students in grades K–4. This role is responsible for designing and delivering engaging, standards-based instruction that integrates science, technology, engineering, and agriculture concepts. The ideal candidate will foster curiosity, problem-solving, and real-world connections through project-based learning, while helping students develop foundational STEAM skills and an appreciation for agriculture and environmental stewardship.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, STEAM-related field, Agriculture, or a related discipline (Conferred)
• Knowledge of elementary STEM instruction and/or agricultural education concepts
• Experience with hands-on, inquiry-based, or project-based learning
• Certification/Licensure: Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate Georgia P–5 teaching certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging STEM and agriculture-based lessons aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Facilitate hands-on learning experiences, including experiments, design challenges, and garden-based activities
• Integrate cross-curricular connections (science, math, literacy, and technology)
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Able to integrate technology into instruction
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on TMSA’s curriculum programs
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Further, the objectives, goals, and outcomes of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) program
• Nurture an academically rich and positive classroom environment that promotes active scholar learning and development in the subject area
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instructions and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephone calls, and sending email/written communications
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's educational program
• Adheres to all SPED, SST, 504, IEP plans and accommodations for scholars
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies, and procedure
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Avoid behaviors that detract from staff morale
• Support TMSA goals, initiatives, programs, and processes

Skills and Knowledge

• Experienced in collaborating with teacher teams and adapting work to the needs of colleagues and students
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction
• Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision
• Working knowledge of current research and resources in content areas
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA) requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

TMSA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of TMSA, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.